Access Guide
Summary
- Katanga Cargo is located in Katanga Canyon.
- For the Katanga Canyon Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- Katanga Cargo is used as the exit for the rides Runaway Mine Train and Congo River Rapids.
- Katanga Canyon is only accessible via steep slopes from Mutiny Bay or Gloomy Wood.
- The nearest changing places is located between Gloomy Wood and Forbidden Valley.
- For more information on the changing places please click here (new tab).
- The nearest accessible toilet is located in the Explorer's Pizza and Pasta Buffet.
- The nearest standard toilets are located in the Explorer's Pizza and Pasta Buffet.
- The nearest baby change facilities are located in the Explorer's Pizza and Pasta Buffet.
- For more information on the standard toilets/baby change facilities please click here (new tab).
- The guest information point is located in No.1 Towers Street, near to the Main Resort Entrance
- For more information on the guest information point please click here (new tab).
- The medical centre is located between Towers Street and Mutiny Bay.
- For more information on the medical centre please click here (new tab)
Getting Help and Assistance
- For the theme park map please click here (new tab).
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- There is a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are mobility aids available.
- The mobility aids available include wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff or Guest Services.
- There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.
- The quiet/safe place is located in No.1 Towers Street.
- Ear defenders and RADAR keys are available from Guest Services.
- Portable hearing loops are available for use around the resort. These are available from Guest Services.
- Free WiFi is available throughout the resort.
- All staff undertake Disability Awareness and Equality Training.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 164cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Outside Access (Runaway Mine Train Ride Exit/Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Runaway Mine Train exit walkway.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 140cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance from the ride.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
Outside Access (Congo River Rapids Ride Exit/Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the side of the venue.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 150cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading from the ride exit.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
Shop
- The majority of aisle widths are not 150cm+.
- The type of flooring is wood.
- There is low colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Music is played everywhere.
- The till(s) is/are located between the entrance and exit.
- There is step-free access to the till(s).
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the till(s).
- The till(s) is/are not clearly signed.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the till(s).
- The till(s) is not/are not placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the till(s) are good.
- The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the till(s).
- The height of the till(s) is/are 95cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the till(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s).
- There is a self service drinks machine at a height of 135cm.
Exit
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Exit
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- This information is for the exit located to the right as you face the tills.
- The exit area/door is not clearly signed internally.
- The exit is ramped/sloped.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this exit area which may look like a hole to some people.
- The exit door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 164cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the exit, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located ahead as you exit.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.